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Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
Meeting Agenda
September 12, 2012
Andover City Hall
Conference Room A &B
6.00 p.m.
1. Tour of Martin's Meadows
2. Return to City Hall for regular meeting
7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Resident Forum
3. Approval of Minutes —August 8, 2012
4. Update on the Acquisition of Property
5. Other Business
a. Next meeting: October 10, 2012
6. Adjournment
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes — August 8, 2012
DATE: September 12, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The Commission is asked to review and approve the minutes from the last
meeting.
DISCUSSION
Please share any changes to the minutes at the meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED
A motion, second and vote are necessary to approve the minutes.
Attachment
August 8 'h Minutes
Respectfully submitted,
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David L. Carlberg
REGULAR ANDOVER OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2012
MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Andover Open Space Advisory Commission was called to order by Vice
Chairperson Kim Kovich at 7:05 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present: Aaron Jarson, Jim Olson, and Bruce Perry
Commissioners absent: Chairperson Gretchen Sabel, Drago Flores, and Suzanne Van
Hecke
Also present: David Carlberg, Community Development Director
RESIDENT FOR UM
No one wished to address the Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES —July 11, 2012
Commissioner Jarson noted on page three, the following sentence should be struck from the
minutes, "Gee -ni iene jar-sen ~ idea a _ ~. efa ~ ofproposed open . _e that __ ld be-
handed out."
Motion: by Commissioner Perry, Second by Commissioner Olson to approve the minutes as
amended. Motion passed 4 -0.
UPDATE ON THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
Mr. Carlberg provided an update on the appraisal process for the Selmer property, which also lists a
Hazel Blanchette as a property owner. He reviewed the appraisal amount for the Selmer property
and noted that the dollar amount per acre would be used in negotiations for the Selmer property as
well as the properties owned by Dennis and Duane Kuiken. He discussed upcoming meetings he has
scheduled to continue negotiations. He advised that a Geotechnical Report was done on the property
owned by Duane Kuiken, noting that six borings were done. Discussion occurred on the borings and
level of peat as well as the possibility of floating a roadway, on geotechnical material, to construct a
20 foot access road to the Selmer property. Additional discussion occurred regarding possible
negotiations.
ANDOVER FAMILY FUNFEST OPEN SPACE BOOTH RECAP
Mr. Carlberg stated that he placed this item on the agenda to allow further discussion on the event
and possible suggestions for the booth in the future, if the group participates again.
Commissioner Perry stated that he staffed the booth and noted that the two site maps were hard to
work with because the streets were not labeled and it was difficult to relate the site maps to the street
map.
Vice Chairperson Kovich agreed that it would be helpful to combine the two maps to make it easier
to identify areas. He agreed that it would also be helpful to have that information available in
handouts that they could take with them.
Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting
Minutes — August 8, 2012
Page 2
Commissioner Jarson also agreed with the comments made regarding the maps.
Vice Chairperson Kovich stated that many comments were made regarding Walmart and the
Woodland Creek Golf Course but noted that he referred those residents to the booth staffed by the
Council. He noted that the golf course is not a concern to the Commission because it is, and will
remain, open space.
Mr. Carlberg explained that the golf course property could possibly be used to create a wetland bank.
He explained that established wetland could be created which could provide a bank, and noted that
developers could then purchase needed wetlands credits from that bank. He noted that for the event
next year staff could attempt to develop a better map that could be provided in handout form as well.
OTHER BUSINESS
Vice Chairperson Kovich noted that the walking tour of Martins Meadows would take place in
September.
Mr. Carlberg confirmed that invitations would also be sent to the Council to join the Commission
for the walking tour of Martins Meadows in September and North Woods Preserve in October.
He confinned that both walking tours would be scheduled for 6:00 p.m. and would be followed
by regular Commission meetings back at City Hall: He advised that tonight the Council ratified
the hiring of Stephanie Hanson for the position of City Planner, noting that she is currently the
City Planner in East Bethel and will begin September 4, 2012. He confirmed that he would most
likely continue as the staff liaison for the Commission because of the negotiations currently
underway.
a. Next Meeting: September 12, 2012
Noted.
Motion by Commissioner Olson, Second by Commissioner Perry to adjourn. Motion passed 4 -0.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David Carlberg
Community Development Director
Drafted by:
Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
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TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Discuss Acquisition of Property
DATE: September 12, 2012
INTRODUCTION
Staff has continued to work with property owners to pursue acquisition of
approximately 61 acres east of Hanson Boulevard.
DISCUSSION
An update will be provided at the meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED
A discussion will be held at the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
David L. Carlberg